NICOLE ROSE DIFRANCESCO CRNA
NPI 1346805850
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bethlehem, PA

Active since May 09, 2019Accepts Medicare Assignment
85.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(610) 954-5810 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2023, Jun 18, 2019, May 9, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nicole Rose Difrancesco Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NICOLE ROSE DIFRANCESCO CRNA (NPI 1346805850) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN615797) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346805850
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE ROSE DIFRANCESCOCredential: CRNA
Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Mailing AddressPo Box 5520Bethlehem, PA 18015-0520
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1346805850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · RN615797✔ Licensed in ID · 60899
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 60899 (ID)
801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicole Rose Difrancesco Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113253295
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230613003845

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Difrancesco reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
801 OSTRUM ST
Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 290 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2310 HIGHLAND AVE
Bethlehem, PA 18020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Professional Anesthesia Services Of North America PC
  • 177 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
700 LAWN AVE
Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
595 W STATE ST STE 207
Doylestown, PA 18901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 3,488 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
18 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand View Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Sellersville, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390057
Location700 Lawn AvenueSellersville, PA 18960 · Bucks County
Emergency services

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nicole Difrancesco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Difrancesco is 1346805850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2019.

Where is Nicole Difrancesco located?

Nicole Difrancesco practices at 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (610) 954-5810.

What is Nicole Difrancesco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Nicole Difrancesco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Difrancesco is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicole Difrancesco's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Difrancesco reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Anesthesia Specialists Of Bethlehem, PC (Bethlehem, PA), Professional Anesthesia Services Of North America P.C. (Bethlehem, PA), Grandview Anesthesia Associates (Sellersville, PA) and University Of Penn - Medical Group (Doylestown, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicole Difrancesco's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Nicole Difrancesco affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Difrancesco is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, Grand View Health and Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Difrancesco was last updated on May 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.